REAL BIKING IN UNSEEN
MON REGION
Day 1 : Arrive Yangon (-,-,-)
Upon arrival in Yangon, your guide will
welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.
Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is a
relatively quiet and charming city. Its impressive colonial and spiritual
heritage makes Yangon one of the most fascinating and authentic cities in South
East Asia.
Lunch at local restaurant. (Guest’s account)
This afternoon, your journey begins with a
tour around the city, walking by graceful colonial buildings and glittering
stupas as well as observing the lifestyle of the local people. Proceed to the National
Museum, where you will learn more about
the culture and history of the country, and Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda to visit the 70m long reclining Buddha.
At the end today, we reach Myanmar’s holiest
monument, the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda with its golden stupa covered with
60 tons of pure gold leaf.
Dinner is at your leisure.
Overnight in Yangon.
Day 2 : Yangon - Bago (B,L,D)
After
breakfast, your journey begins with a biking trip to Bago (5 hours). Bago is located 80kms to the northwest of Yangon and served
as the capital of the Mon Kingdom of Lower Myanmar during the 15th century.
Stop to visit the Allied War Cemetery near the town of Htaukkyant, the final
resting place for over 27,000 Allied soldiers who fought in Burma.
Enjoy the lunch
en-route.
Upon reaching Bago,
visit the beautiful 55-meter long reclining Buddha, called Shwethalyaung, and
the Mon style pagoda of Shwemawdaw.
Shwemawdaw is one of the most venerated pagodas in Myanmar and its
majestic spire stands 114m high, taller than the Shwedagon Pagoda! Also stop to visit the old Kambozathadi
Palace and the huge 4 sitting Buddha’s at Kyaikpun Bago by bike.
Dinner at local
restaurant
Overnight in Bago.
Day 3 : Bago - Kyaikhtiyo (B,L,D)
This
morning the cycling journey takes you from Bago to Kyaithiyo, home of the Golden Rock. Enjoy lunch at local
restaurant on the way. After lunch,
reach the town of Kinpun, also known as ‘basecamp’ for the journey to the
Golden Rock. (total cycling to this
point is 110km) Travel by open-air
trucks from Kinpun to the Golden Rock, along a steep 11km road. The trucks drop us off and we will trek a
further 4km along a paved path to the beautiful Golden Rock. Golden Rock is famous as a religious site as
well as a natural wonder as it balances precariously on its side. Reach the
Rock in time for sunset where, if you’re lucky, the rock will illuminate in the
late evening sunlight.
Dinner
at local restaurant.
Overnight
stay at Kyaitho Hotel.
Day 4 : Kyaikhtiyo – Sein Le Tin Resort (B,L,D)
After
breakfast return to the Golden Rock Pagoda for a walk around the shrines and to
take in the beautiful vistas before descending to Kinpun. Enjoy lunch at Mountain View Hotel in
Kyaikthto, a thirty minute drive from Kinpun.
After
lunch, visit to Ma Yan Cho ancient pagoda and bike to Kyaikhto. On the way to Kyaikhto stop to visit the
orphanage school at Seik Phu Taung. By
making a small donation of cash or school supplies you will ensure a brighter
future for these orphaned children.
Upon
reaching Kyaikhto, enjoy a cup of tea and relax after your day of cycling.
Dinner
at local restaurant.
Overnight
stay at Sein Le Tin Resort, Kyaikhto.
Day 5 : Sein Le Tin Resort – Tha Hton (B,L,D)
Today
begins with a biking trip to Tha Hton
(Approximately 6 hours), the capital of the Mon Kingdom in the 3rd
century BC. It is situated east of
Yangon across the Gulf of Moattama and located on the rail and road route
between the two cities. Tha Hton is the historical birthplace of Theravada
Buddhism in Myanmar.
Lunch
en-route.
This
afternoon, resume your journey with a bike ride through unspoiled natural areas
and small villages. The ride provides
you with an opportunity to learn about culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the
local people.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Tha Hton.
Day 6 : Tha Hton – Mawlamyaing (B,L,D)
After
breakfast, we begin riding with a journey to Mawlamyaing (6 hours), a small,
charming town on the banks of the Thanlwin River.
Lunch
en-route.
Upon
arrival in Mawlamyaing, spend the remainder of today sightseeing by bike. Visit the town’s largest pagoda, Mahamuni Pagoda, which is located at the
northern end of the town. It is a good representation of the Mon Style
architecture as it features covered brick walkways linking its many buildings.
Continue to Seindon Mibaya Kyaung, the monastery
where King Mindon's Queen Seindon sought refugee after the last monarchy was
overthrown. As today comes to a close, enjoy watching the sun set over Thanlwin
River from Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, the
highest and most visible pagoda hill in town.
Dinner
at local restaurant.
Overnight
in Mawlamyaing.
Day 7 : Mawlamyaing – Set Se Beach (B,L,D)
After
breakfast, start cycling to Set Se
Beach (approximately 6 hours) stopping along the way to visit Kyaik
Khami Village and the famous Ye Le Pagoda. The beach of Set Se is a pristine
long beach but with no village nearby.
Therefore it is tranquil and quiet, perfect for those who want to enjoy
the beach in solitude. There is also a
Japanese cemetery nearby.
Lunch
en-route.
Upon
arrival, check in at the local guest house and rest of this afternoon is at
your leisure to enjoy the beach and its surroundings.
Dinner
at local restaurant.
Overnight
stay at Set Se Beach.
Day 8 : Set Se Beach (B,L,D)
After
breakfast, enjoy today at your leisure.
Relax on the beach, go swimming, or take a short bike ride around the
area.
Lunch
and Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight
stay at Set Se Beach.
Day 9 : Set Se Beach – Kyaikmayaw - Mawlamyaing (B,L,D)
After
breakfast, we set off for a long day of cycling back to Mamlamyaing (Approximately 7 ½ hours) Stop
en route to visit the village of Kyaikmayaw where you experience the local
culture first hand.
Lunch
en-route.
Continue
this afternoon to cycle through unspoiled landscapes and small villages.
Upon arrival, check in at hotel and enjoy the remainder of today at your
leisure.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Mawlamyaing.
Day 10 : Mawlamyaing – Yangon (BY TRAIN) (B,L,D)
After
breakfast, spend this morning relaxing and resting your legs. Transfer to the local railway station for the
public train ride to Yangon. The scenery
is gorgeous as you travel through the countryside and through small townships
on the way to Yangon.
Lunch onboard the train. (Lunch Box)
Upon arrival at Yangon, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Yangon
Day 11 : Depart Yangon (B,-,-)
After breakfast,
explore downtown Yangon on foot, through streets filled with faded colonial
atmosphere and bustling local markets.
Lunch at Local Restaurant.
(Own Account)
This afternoon,
there may be time to visit the Bogyoke Market before transferring to the
airport for your onward flight. Bogyoke
Market, formerly known as Scott Market) is the perfect place to peruse the
stalls for lacquer ware, jewelry, handicrafts, and other Burmese
souvenirs. (Note: the market is closed
on Mondays and public holidays)
***End
of our service***
Remark: Itinerary is subject to change depending on road conditions
and availability of rooms.
Conditions
Group Size of Minimum 3, Maximum 8-10
Cycling Conditions - You will occasionally cycle on the road which is not smooth; potholes, loose sand and hillock. You will be cycled between 70km – 100Km par day.
Bike rental NOT included. BASIC accommodation in some places. 100% vehicle support. Hard.
Cycling Conditions - You will occasionally cycle on the road which is not smooth; potholes, loose sand and hillock. You will be cycled between 70km – 100Km par day.
Bike rental NOT included. BASIC accommodation in some places. 100% vehicle support. Hard.
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